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Livingstone Climate by Month

The temperature in Livingstone varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to warm. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Livingstone, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 10°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Livingstone has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 794 mm of rainfall annually. Livingstone can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 207 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Livingstone experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Livingstone in Zambia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Livingstone?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Does Livingstone have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Livingstone?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Livingstone?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Livingstone?
    January tops the wettest month list with 207 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Livingstone?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Livingstone?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Livingstone

    Sun   Dec 15
    37°C | 22°C
    NE 14 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    36°C | 22°C
    NE 14 km/h
    1.1 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    36°C | 21°C
    NW 18 km/h
    2.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder